[lindave]

The great thing about Cook's 2nd stint,is that he has the Kirk brothers backing him to the hilt. Dave Allen dropped off his backing when we were pushing for the Championship. Bringing in Harrison which PCadmitted at a fans meeting at the Bridge wasn't his 1st choice to replace Doyle.if that happened now I am sure he would be given full backing to push us on.

[warfey is a spireite]

But I'm right aren't I?

[The Rec]

 warfey is a spireite, on 24 February 2025 - 03:19 PM, said:

But I'm right aren't I?

Bell End Swarfey!

[dan archer is our leader]

I would argue it should be at least 8 out of 10. Managing is always easier when you are winning and the team picks its self. Its alot harder when things conspire against you and you have to find answers.Its been a tough season and Cooky has steered us through without the threat of relegation despite the setbacks.

[Paul Fisher]

"The football club means so much to the community. Now and again we need each other and we should always be there for each other when times aren?t so good. There will be dark days ahead, when those dark times come, make sure we stay together strong.?

Paul Cook, April 2024.

[warfey is a spireite]

 The Rec, on 24 February 2025 - 03:36 PM, said:

Bell End Swarfey!

Call me what u like but I'm right urine poor signings

[Mr Mercury]

 warfey is a spireite, on 24 February 2025 - 06:06 PM, said:

Call me what u like but I'm right urine poor signings

Some signings work, some don?t, always been the case always will be, I think why folk are calling you out is because you?re quite clearly accusing him of signing them as some sort of financial favour to them because they?re his mates.
And I agree with them that sort of statement is ridiculous to me as well.

[Looker-on]

Even if Dave's assertion of an "old pals act" means only that Cook doesn't do enough scouting, then it has to be acknowledged that this is the same "old pals act" that brought us Jimmy Ryan, Gary Roberts (as a player,) Jeff King and Armando Dobra, as well as the Fulham loanees and Lewis Gordon via an "old pal" of a coach. So long as Cooky has plenty of old pals in the game, he can continue to pay attention to the recommendations of trusted contacts, for me.

[Phil V 72]

 Looker-on, on 24 February 2025 - 06:23 PM, said:

Even if Dave's assertion of an "old pals act" means only that Cook doesn't do enough scouting, then it has to be acknowledged that this is the same "old pals act" that brought us Jimmy Ryan, Gary Roberts (as a player,) Jeff King and Armando Dobra, as well as the Fulham loanees and Lewis Gordon via an "old pal" of a coach. So long as Cooky has plenty of old pals in the game, he can continue to pay attention to the recommendations of trusted contacts, for me.

I thought King was a Rowe signing

[Paul Fisher]

 Paul Fisher, on 24 February 2025 - 05:39 PM, said:

"The football club means so much to the community. Now and again we need each other and we should always be there for each other when times aren?t so good. There will be dark days ahead, when those dark times come, make sure we stay together strong.?

Paul Cook, April 2024.

These words need popping on a wall in the Stadium somewhere.

[Looker-on]

 Phil V 72, on 24 February 2025 - 08:06 PM, said:

I thought King was a Rowe signing

He was, you're right. The point still applies, I think.

[warfey is a spireite]

Yes but donacien ,cooper and fleck hadn't done any pre season training and clearly not fit between them,why take the risk ,the others mentioned weren't all crocks ,your not telling medonacien is not ready ,nor his fleck.

[HaslandBlue58]

 Looker-on, on 24 February 2025 - 06:23 PM, said:

Even if Dave's assertion of an "old pals act" means only that Cook doesn't do enough scouting, then it has to be acknowledged that this is the same "old pals act" that brought us Jimmy Ryan, Gary Roberts (as a player,) Jeff King and Armando Dobra, as well as the Fulham loanees and Lewis Gordon via an "old pal" of a coach. So long as Cooky has plenty of old pals in the game, he can continue to pay attention to the recommendations of trusted contacts, for me.

Can't go questioning the Spireites number one supporter.....

[Sammy Spireite]

 warfey is a spireite, on 24 February 2025 - 10:10 PM, said:

Yes but donacien ,cooper and fleck hadn't done any pre season training and clearly not fit between them,why take the risk ,the others mentioned weren't all crocks ,your not telling medonacien is not ready ,nor his fleck.

Cooper was signed late June (or at least 1st July after his Plymouth deal had ended) so no wonder he?d not done any preseason by then

[warfey is a spireite]

Yes Sammy what preseason had the others done

[JonB]

Donancien has been training on a regular basis with Ipswich prior to joining us.

[warfey is a spireite]

Yes he had Jon however mate he'd not played in any games

[JonB]

 warfey is a spireite, on 25 February 2025 - 09:26 AM, said:

Yes he had Jon however mate he'd not played in any games

So is it no pre season or no games you are moaning about as you've just changed your tune on that one? You listed him in your he's had no preseason list a few posts above.

Mcfadzean had preseason, regular training and matches and he got injured.

[Brookie]

Not convinced age is an issue with injuries, if you cited pace and a lack of stamina in games then that could be a credible argument but you need some older heads in a squad to provide stability when it gets tough

[JonB]

 Brookie, on 25 February 2025 - 12:19 PM, said:

Not convinced age is an issue with injuries, if you cited pace and a lack of stamina in games then that could be a credible argument but you need some older heads in a squad to provide stability when it gets tough

Well it seems we cant sign young players because they get injured as they arent ready and cant sign old players so they are passed it so we are supposed to be shopping in a very limited, and suspect far more expensive, age bracket for players.